Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

Swiss pedagogue and educational reformer (1746-1827)
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Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
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Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

Summary

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi is a human[1]. Born in Zurich[2], he… he was born on January 12, 1746[3]. He died in Brugg[4]. He died on February 17, 1827[5]. He worked as a pedagogue[6], philanthropist[7], philosopher[8], politician[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Zurich[2], Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi…
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi died in Brugg[4].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was born on January 12, 1746[3].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi died on February 17, 1827[5].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi is buried at Birr[12].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was married to Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess[13].
  • A child of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was Q136542187[14].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi's professions included pedagogue[6].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi worked as a philanthropist[7].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi worked as a politician[9].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi worked as a writer[10].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi worked as a farmer[16].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi's field of work was pedagogy[17].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi held the position of professor[18].
  • Among Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi's employers was University of Zurich[19].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was educated at University of Zurich[20].
  • A notable student of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was Allan Kardec[21].
  • A notable student of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was Friedrich Fröbel[22].
  • A notable student of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was Louis-Vincent Tardent[23].
  • A notable student of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was Peter Kaiser[24].
  • A notable student of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was Felix Rendschmidt[25].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was a member of Illuminati[26].
  • Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zurich[2], Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi… he was born on January 12, 1746[3].

Education

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was educated at University of Zurich[20]. He studied under Johann Rudolf Tschiffeli[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pedagogue[6], philanthropist[7], philosopher[8], politician[9], writer[10], and farmer[16]. Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi's field of work was pedagogy[17]. He was employed by University of Zurich[19]. He held the position of professor[18]. Notable students include Allan Kardec[21], a translator[29], 1804–1869[30], of France[31], specialised in spiritism[32]; Friedrich Fröbel[22], a pedagogue[33], 1782–1852[34], of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt[35]; Louis-Vincent Tardent[23], a botanist[36], 1787–1836[37], of Switzerland[38], specialised in viticulture[39]; Peter Kaiser[24], a historian[40], 1793–1864[41], of Liechtenstein[42]; and Felix Rendschmidt[25], a pedagogue[43], 1786–1853[44], of Kingdom of Prussia[45], awarded the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[46].

Personal Life

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was married to Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess[13]. A child of him was Q136542187[14]. His religion is recorded as reformed[47].

Death and Burial

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi died on February 17, 1827[5]. He passed away in Brugg[4]. The cause of death was cancer[48]. Burial took place at Birr[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi include Kinderdorf Pestalozzi[49], 2970 Pestalozzi[50], and Pestalozzi-Fröbel Haus[51].

Why It Matters

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

He has been cited as an influence by Jeremias Gotthelf[53], a writer[54], 1797–1854[55], of Switzerland[56]; Jean-Baptiste Girard[57], a pedagogue[58], 1765–1850[59], of Switzerland[60], awarded the Legion of Honour[61], specialised in pedagogy[62]; Uno Cygnaeus[63], a pedagogue[64], 1810–1888[65], of Grand Duchy of Finland[66], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[67], specialised in pedagogy[68]; and Johann Andreas Schmeller[69], a librarian[70], 1785–1852[71], of Kingdom of Bavaria[72], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Munich[73], specialised in dialectology[74].

Works attributed to him include Leonard and Gertrude[75], a literary work[76]. Entities named for him include Kinderdorf Pestalozzi[49], 2970 Pestalozzi[50], and Pestalozzi-Fröbel Haus[51].

FAQs

Where was Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi born?

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi's place of birth was Zurich[2].

Where did Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi die?

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi died in Brugg[4].

Who was Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi married to?

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi's spouses include Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess[13].

What did Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi do for work?

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi worked as pedagogue[6], philanthropist[7], philosopher[8], politician[9], and writer[10].

Where did Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi go to school?

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was educated at University of Zurich[20].

Who did Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi influence?

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi has been cited as an influence by Jeremias Gotthelf[53], Jean-Baptiste Girard[57], Uno Cygnaeus[63], and Johann Andreas Schmeller[69].

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